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Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GE60 2QD-895NE Apache

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 74identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • GE60 2QD-895NE Apache:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • GE60 2QD-895NE Apache:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
    • GE60 2QD-895NE Apache:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • GE60 2QD-895NE Apache:No
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
    • GE60 2QD-895NE Apache:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
    • GE60 2QD-895NE Apache:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10c
    • GE60 2QD-895NE Apache:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):2
    • GE60 2QD-895NE Apache:4

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181 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ MIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ m-5xxx4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersM-5Y10ci7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1234BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core M-5Y Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W47 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one3.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one3.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers95 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIImSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5300Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs800 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x161E0x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAudio Boost
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8523478934
Processor codeDiffersSR23CSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers30 x 16.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one3220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers317 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers220.6 mm249.5 mm
HeightDiffers16.5 mm32 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86

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